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Lightning Safety Tips

Protect those who matter most with these tips for staying safe in a storm.

When an electrical storm approaches, knowing what to do is just as important as knowing what to avoid. Here’s some guidance from the Lightning Protection Institute.

If you’re outside and a thunderstorm approaches, immediately seek shelter in a home, large building or substantial, fully enclosed building – preferably one equipped with a lightning protection system.

If a building is not available, take shelter in a car with a metal top and keep the doors and windows closed.

If caught outdoors, minimize your risk by moving to a lower elevation.

Avoid lakes, beaches or open water; fishing from a boat or dock; and riding on golf carts, farm equipment, motorcycles and bicycles.

Take shelter in tunnels, subways, ditches or caves – never under a tree!

To avoid side flashes (voltage from a nearby struck object) stay clear of fences or isolated trees.

Keep away from telephone poles, power lines, pipelines or other electrically conductive objects.